Cryogenic PFP
Protection against thermal shock from cryogenic spills - for LNG plants, terminals and storage facilities operating at extremely low temperatures.
The most extreme risk: –162°C
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is stored and transported at –162°C. An accidental spill releases a fluid that vaporizes instantly on contact with surfaces at ambient temperature - creating a violent thermal shock that can fracture carbon steels, compromise welds and destroy conventional coatings in seconds. If steel structures are unprotected, the result is catastrophic structural collapse. The FIRETEX® Cryo Range cryogenic coatings were specifically formulated to absorb this thermal shock - maintaining the structural integrity of the steel until the cryogenic fluid evaporates and the risk is under control.
Products
FIRETEX® Cryo Range
FIRETEX® Cryo Range
The Cryo Range comprises certified formulations for protection against spills of LNG and other cryogenic fluids.
- Withstands –162°C thermal shock without cracking or detaching from the substrate
- Maintains adhesion after cryogenic exposure - no delamination during or after the event
- Acts as a thermal barrier that slows heat transfer into the steel
- Compatible with epoxy primers and topcoat finishes for simultaneous corrosion protection
- Verified to EN 1363-2 and DNV / Bureau Veritas requirements for LNG facilities
Applications
Applications
LNG storage tanks
Protection of support structures and foundations.
Terminals
LNG import and export terminals.
LNG carriers
Deck structures and membrane tank supports.
Regasification skids
And low-temperature processing.
Piping and supports
For cryogenic lines in process plants.
Standards and compliance
EN 1363-2
Fire resistance testing with non-standard curves - includes cryogenic exposure as a test scenario.
NFPA 59A
US standard for the production, storage and handling of LNG - includes structural protection requirements.
DNV GL / Bureau Veritas
Marine classification societies with specific requirements for cryogenic PFP on LNG carriers and offshore terminals.
EN 14620
Design and manufacture of low-temperature LNG storage tanks - includes cryogenic structural protection.
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